I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. Already they have raised up a moneyed aristocracy that has set the Government at defiance. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs.

Our peculiar security is in the possession of a written Constitution. Let us not make it a blank paper by construction.

Always take hold of things by the smooth handle.

Everything is useful which contributes to fix the principles and practices of virtue.

The last hope of human liberty in this world rests on us.

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other.

Do you want to know who you are? Don't ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.